Donations for ‘Santa wears a Badge’
The Jackson County Sheriff’s Department taking to social media last week to announce a generous donation from a local school. Crossroads Elementary in Gulfport donated almost 200 bicycle helmets to…
Fire crews battle apartment fire in Jackson County over the weekend
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Jackson County crews responded to an apartment fire at a complex in the St. Martin area last night. The fire happened in a single unit at the Grand Biscayne Complex at Lemoyne Boulevard. No injuries were…
Woman arrested for fleeing, drug possession in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Gulfport Police arrested a woman for failing to stop for officers and drug possession. Forty-four-year-old Jennifer Parfait is charged with one count each of felony fleeing and possession of methamphetamines. Gulfport motorcycle officers saw Parfait run a…
One dead after multi-vehicle accident in Jackson County
Jackson County, Miss. (WXXV)- One person is dead after a multi-vehicle accident on Highway 57 at Bunker Hill Road in Jackson County Monday morning. The accident was a head-on collision involving a dump truck. The crash is under investigation by…
Singing River Health System named best practice maternity care
Singing River Health System was recently named the best practice maternity care in Mississippi. They were recognized at the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mississippi’s third annual…
Coast Electric honored as Industry of the Year by Hancock Chamber
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Coast Electric was recently named Industry of the Year by the Hancock Chamber. Chamber leaders say this honor was given out…
City of Waveland receives grant for sewer improvements
WAVELAND, Miss. (WXXV)- Waveland residents in the area of Margie Street will see sewer improvements soon thanks to a $4 million grant from GOMESA funds. This allows residents…
Gautier City Council approves hotel development
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gautier City Council has approved a plan to bring a hotel to the Gautier Town Commons development. Under the agreement, 2.9 acres of the development will…
Registration for Witches Ride of Ocean Springs now open
Diana Odom with the Witches Ride of Ocean Springs joins us in studio. She is here to tell us all about the program and registration. The Witches…
Striping project to begin on Government St. in Ocean Springs
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)-A traffic alert for residents in Ocean Springs. On Monday, September 8 centerline striping along Government Street from Washington Avenue to Martin Luther King Boulevard will begin at 5:30 a.m. Starting Sunday night, there will be no…
Singing River Health System names new chief nursing officer
Singing River Health System has a new chief nursing officer. Rachel Kemp most recently served as vice president of patient care services at Regional One Health in…
Staying safe on the internet
The Jackson County Sheriff’s Department shared internet safety tips as well. The sheriff’s department wants the public to be aware of phishing and scam attempts. They also say to use a…
Mississippi Coastal Stewardship Program tracking bird movements
The Mississippi Coastal Stewardship Program is providing an update to its tracking project. The stewardship has installed three permanent motus stations to track bird movement this year at Biloxi…
Keesler Federal Credit Union welcomes Chief People Officer
Keesler Federal Credit Union added a new chief to their leadership. Catherine Shutts was hired as their first ever chief people officer. She joins their team with over…
‘Carry the Load’ holding Patriot Day event
‘Carry the Load’ invites you to help clean up headstones and beautify the Biloxi National Cemetery in remembrance of 9/11. This is part of the Carry the Load National…
Southern Miss cuts ribbon on Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Center
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute is expanding its operations at the Southern Miss Gulf Park campus. The opening of their new gathering space took place Friday with a ribbon cutting and dedication ceremony. The event also…
SRHS Healthcare Academy hosts high school students
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- Singing River Health System’s new healthcare academy in Ocean Springs hosted high school students from across South Mississippi Friday. These were students interested in pursuing…
Mississippi Power volunteers clean up Gulfport Lake
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-About 30 Mississippi Power volunteers spent time cleaning Gulfport Lake as a part of Mississippi Power’s Renew our Rivers Program. Volunteers recovered all sorts of debris including…
J. Allen Ford donates car to MGCCC Automotive Technology Center
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- It was an exciting day at the Automotive Technology Center on the Harrison County campus of Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. Jonathan…
TRAFFIC ALERT: Traffic flowing again after grass fire at I-10 and Hwy 609
TRAFFIC ALERT: Traffic is flowing in both directions again after a grass fire at I-10 at Hwy 609 Friday evening forced the temporary closure of the interstate there. According…
Biloxi Breakers’ Hook the Mascot’s role in the community
Biloxi Breakers Director of Community Engagement Maria Barr joins us to discuss Hook the Mascot and his role in the community. For more information about the Biloxi…
Boo in the Bay Parade
Our guests in studio stopped by to discuss the upcoming Boo in the Bay Parade. Lexie Ladner and Mandy Smith and 2023 Queen Kate stopped by with more. Registration is open…
Upgrades coming to the Mississippi Gulf Coast YMCA
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mississippi Gulf Coast YMCA is investing over $3.5 million in renovations. This transformative project will significantly upgrade the facility’s aquatic amenities, including a…
Asmard St. Bridge in Pass Christian closed until further notice
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Pass Christian announced the small bridge on Asmard St. is closed until further notice. This comes after the bridge…